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Volkswagen Polo

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,199 cc

LC12 PJOMOT history

LC12 PJO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

LC12 PJO grey Volkswagen Polo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Polo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
65,479 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC12 PJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC12 PJO was last recorded at 65,479 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,643 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,836 miles
Average per year
5,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,479 miles
  • 2025 – 61,643 miles
  • 2024 – 57,653 miles
  • 2023 – 45,676 miles
  • 2022 – 36,201 miles
  • 2021 – 31,927 miles
  • 2020 – 24,977 miles
  • 2019 – 22,571 miles
  • 2018 – 20,492 miles
  • 2017 – 18,722 miles
  • 2016 – 14,314 miles
  • 2015 – 8,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,479 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges/compound showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,479 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    65,479 miles
    Test number
    413880943941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated
  2. Fail65,476 miles (+3,833)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    268585268066
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated
  3. Pass61,643 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    714195145171
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges/compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail61,639 miles (+3,986)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    345459407096
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges/compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass57,653 miles (+11,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    57,653 miles
    Test number
    322988635936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass45,676 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    45,676 miles
    Test number
    479552363844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail45,237 miles (+9,036)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    588444836310
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTpm light is on
  8. Pass36,201 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    403271307782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,927 miles
    Test number
    434595049294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,919 miles (+6,942)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,919 miles
    Test number
    589449771507
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass24,977 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    175735973036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,571 miles (+2,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    307583082945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass20,492 miles (+1,770)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,492 miles
    Test number
    496581028850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,722 miles (+4,408)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    18,722 miles
    Test number
    255350099343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,314 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    14,314 miles
    Test number
    352750238845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    8,686 miles
    Test number
    556425125126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC12 PJO

Does LC12 PJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC12 PJO is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC12 PJO?
The MOT on LC12 PJO is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC12 PJO done?
LC12 PJO was recorded at 65,479 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
Has LC12 PJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC12 PJO has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LC12 PJO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC12 PJO find?
LC12 PJO passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, and 1 more.

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